Casa Valentina

Description:
Casa Valentina is a residential and support services program that addresses the unique gender-specific needs of young women transitioning from foster care to independent living. Casa Valentina was formed in 2004 by a group of concerned women who acknowledged the immense challenges faced by young women who age out of foster care at age 18 without the life experience, financial stability and support they need to survive on their own. Facing numerous transitional challenges, these young women are vulnerable to prostitution, incarceration, pregnancy, violence, sexual abuse and homelessness. In the course of its first two years, Casa Valentina introduced thousands of people in the community to the crisis facing young women emerging from foster care and raised the funds necessary to turn their dream of affordable housing for these young women into a reality. Today, Casa Valentina has two affordable housing sites located in Miami-Dade County with the capacity to house up to 14 young women ages 18 to 23. Both apartment buildings are located in safe neighborhoods and near public transportation. Residents pay no more than $350 in rent and have the opportunity to live at Casa Valentina for up to 24 months. In tandem to the affordable housing, Casa Valentina also provides comprehensive support services and a life-skills curriculum to all of its residents. A Casa Valentina Program Director oversees their academic and employment progress, life-skills development, physical and mental health needs, and social and emotional growth. Additionally, individuals and groups from the community provide participants with volunteer mentorship, job-skills training and enrichment programs such as outings to museums and sporting events, cooking classes and yoga.

Our Mission:
To provide young women in Miami-Dade County who age out of foster care with safe, affordable housing and the support services they need to become successful, independent adults.

Wine Women And Shoes

Description:
Wine, Woman & Shoes is the brainchild of Napa Valley vintner, Elaine Honig. While chatting with a girlfriend about the growing popularity of wine and food pairing events, they jokingly said “wine and shoe pairings would be a lot more fun!” And they were right — since its inception, twenty WW&S events have taken place in ten cities across the country, with over 6,000 attendees, and have raised more than $2 million for women’s and children’s causes. In August 2007, Elaine partnered with long-time friend and industry colleague, Julie Jenanyan. Now, with a combined 30 years of wine industry and marketing experience, they’re expanding the Wine, Woman & Shoes program into more cities, working with non-profit and corporate clients to educate about wine, introduce high-fashion shoes, and inspire women everywhere to think out of the box…shoebox that is!

Our Mission:
Change your shoes, change a life!

Attitudes And Attire

Description:
Attitudes & Attire™ is a non-profit agency dedicated to promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency. Our program provides the tools that raise self-esteem, promote ethics and build the confidence necessary to succeed in the workplace.

Our Mission:
Promoting personal growth for women seeking self-sufficiency

Extra 40% off at Neiman Marcus Last Call

November 17th, 2008

Not the most showy of Neiman Marcus’ shoe wares, but a SALE IS A SALE. Is a Sale! Cutesy skimmers from Bettye Muller are marked down from $375 to $131… then take 40% off. You’ll also find shoe casual shoe styles from Donald J. Pliner, Gucci, Andre Assous, Joie and Loeffler Randall to name a few!

SAMPLE SALE at té casan!!! 4 days ONLY.

November 17th, 2008

Sample sales are one of the many saving graces of fashion’s capital—New York City. With promised subway fare hikes and Wall Street dipping dangerously out of control, a shopping Lady needs a few things to go her way. Luckily, there’s a designer sale at té casan, and you’re invited.

Ananas Spa ~ Perfectsense Paraffin & Aromatherapy

November 17th, 2008

Talk about a divine treat for your feet… our friends in Southampton, NY Ananas Spa now has Perfectsense Paraffin treatments so that you can indulge yourself at home!

Perfectsense Paraffin & Aromatherapy

Hands & Feet
Easy 1-2-3
Pour, Melt, Enjoy

• Spa-grade temperatures are ready for use in 8 to 10 minutes for instant gratification.

• PerfecTemp system melts paraffin directly into sealed gloves and slippers at the ideal 122 temperature to protect from burns and the re-use of commercial wax.

• Heats up naturally using water and food-grade minerals while providing an AromaVapor therapy containing pure essential oils. Uses no electricity, batteries, or microwaves.

• Deep-penetrating heat soothes achy muscles and joints while promoting circulation.

• Premium paraffin moisturizes, hydrates, and protects dry, chapped skin.

• Self-contained gloves and slippers end messy spills and drips.

• All natural, no preservatives, not tested on animals, and recyclable.

a pre- season treat from LINUS LOUNGE, Dallas, Texas

November 17th, 2008

THIS WEEK Linus Lounge is offering a slick deal on some hot footwear. A “pre-season” treat, you’ll be looking your absolute BEST with any number of well-edited picks from her boutique.

SAVE THE DATE ~ spectacular sample sale at DUE FARINA

November 19th, 2008

Due Farina is on the cusp of a huge blow-out sale and YOU (and your little ones) are invited. Marina Rosin, Creative Director of Due Farina AND glowing new mother, will have plenty of spot-on shoes for YOU and promises a play area for your whipper-snappers.

Dur Farina has great equestrian boots, booties, pumps, flats and platforms. BUT, remember to get there early as popular sizes go quickly! You’ll save big on Saddle leather equestrian boots, orig $484 / NOW $225. Nappa leather/patent loafer platform pumps orig $230 / NOW $125. Lucky sample bin $20-$40.

To get there: 107 North 1st Street, 2B (between Berry and Wythe) Williamsburg-Brooklyn, New York 11211. Take the L train one stop into Brooklyn to Bedford stop. Walk down Bedford, right on North 1st. Or, call: 347.844.9755. And remember your Cash and CC’s (only) Gals.

one HOT deal, maaaaan!

November 24th, 2008

We’ve heard from hippies for years about the healing effects of hemp. Heehee. Snicker. It’s stronger than cotton. Dude. And it’s gooooood for your skin, man. The Body Shop is now offering you 30% off their line of Hemp products. Hemp Foot Protector. Giggle. Hemp Hand Protector. Hemp Lip Protector. All 30% off. Just in time for stuffing stockings. And we’re not even blowing smoke!

a night of SOLE in St. Louis, August 14th

August 12th, 2008

if you’re in St. Louis, August 14th, check out this night of SOLE…